 Aviation Awards of Imperial Grmany in World War I and the Men Who Earned Them
The last of Neal O?Connor?s series covering the air awards and pilots of Imperial Germany.
The eight German states appear first in alphabetical order: thus we find the Duchy of Brunswick leading off the discussion;
the Grand Duchy of Hesse; the Principality of Hohenzollern; the Principalities of Lippe and Schaumburg-Lippe; the Grand Duchies
of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz; and the Principality of Waldeck; and finally, the three Free Hanse Cities
of Bremen, Hamburg and L? Among the forty-three biographies included in this volume are: Oblt. Ernst Freiherr von Althaus,
Lt. Erwin B?, Oblt. Maximilian von Cossel, Lt. Ludwig Fritz Dornheim, Lt. Emil Fl?, Offz.-Stv. Ludwig Friedewald, Rittm. Hans-Achim
von Grone, Major Wilhelm Haehnelt, Lt. Franz von Kerssenbrock, Lt. G? Ludeke, Lt. Friedrich Niederh?, Lt. Otto Parschau, Rittm.
Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen, Lt. Karl-Emil Sch䦥r, Lt. Carl-August von Schoenebeck, Lt. G? Schroth, Lt. Otto-Martin
Graf von Schwerin, Offz.-Stv. Gottlieb Vothknecht, Lt. Friedrich-Wilhelm Wichard. Size: 8.5"x11", over 700 b/w photographs,
528 pages. (sch) Price - $69.95
German Cross in Gold: Volume 1
Commencing an unprecedented study detailing all SS and Police holders of the German Cross in Gold by unit,
the first of two volumes of this new series examines the holders of the 2. SS Panzer Division "Das Reich". More than twenty
years of research provide comprehensive information for the holders of this prestigious decoration to include the combat narrative
that actually resulted in the award. Also included are other awards, promotions, and known services history. Aside
from full information on each individual, detailed data is provided for the various elements they were assigned to within
the Division and other postings held in the course of their often diverse careers. Heavily illustrated with rare photos and
documents, many were provided by the recipients themselves who fully support the research. The actual award recommendation
documents are seen and the approval process fully examined, adding to an invaluabnle study for the historian. The illustrations
also provide a wealth of information for collectors of uniforms, insignia, medals, documents, and autographs. An appendix
includes the most detailed Order of Battle listing of commands compiled to date, as well as new data on the Division`s Roll
of Honor Clasp and Close Combat Clasp in Gold holders. Foreward by "Das Reich" Knights Cross nad German Cross in Gold winner
Siegfried Brosow. 432 pages, 295 phoots and illustrations, delux binding. Price - $44.95
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German Cross in Gold: Volume 2
“Das Reich”: Karl-Heinz Lorenz to Herbert Zimmermann
This new volume examines the balance of SS recipients awarded the German Cross in Gold for combats while
assigned to the 2.SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich.” The detailed format follows that previously established in “German
Cross in Silver Holders of the SS and Police” as well as the initial volume on Gold holders. Full biographies include
promotions, decorations, appointments, and posts with in-depth tangent data. Especially significant are the combat narratives
that resulted in the award. Numerous holders of the decoration contributed photos and documents for this lavishly illustrated
volume, essential for the historian and SS collector alike. Appendixes examine the Order of Battle development of the armor
contingents, a new divisional Order of Battle to platoon level, and element commanders. Finally, an addendum adds newly uncovered
details and illustrations to the previous volumes. With the continuing support of Waffen-SS veterans, this series breaks new
ground in scope and detail. Foreword by Knight's Cross holder Ernst Barkmann. Size: 9.5"x6.5", 247 photos and illustrations,
432 pages. (bender) Price - $44.95
Personal Groupings, Award Documents, and Ephemera of Rommel's Afrikakorps
For German military document collectors this volume has a treasure trove of rare Afrikakorps
related award documents, propaganda leaflets, Soldbuchs, Wehrpass and Remembrance/Death cards. Among the many rare documents
you will see both Allied and German/Italian propaganda leaflets, Afrikakorps field newspapers, and two field-made newsletters
associated with the Sonderverband 288 unit. We have also assembled several complete Afrikakorps veteran groupings and every
known document variant of the AFRIKA cuffband and Italian-German Medal. Size: 9"x12", 250 color and b/w photos, 144 pages.
Price - $59.95
German Cross in Silver - Holders of the SS and Police
Among the most sought after and desired awards by collectors, the actual recipients of the
German Cross in Silver have never been examined in detail.
Now, for the first time, full biographical data and unpublished photo material is available
for the SS and Police holders of this elusive award. The award itself is in full color, its recommendation process, and actual
award documents are also included. Adding significantly to the biographical information are details of the unit assignments,
posts, and commands of the recipients. With the SS and Police remaning among the most sought after information topics by both
historians and collectors, this volume fills a significant void in the study of the Third Reich. 208 pages,
127 photos and documents - delux binding. Price - $34.95
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Military Medals, Decorations, and Orders of the United States and Europe
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At last the book on Military Medals that collectors have been anxiously awaited! Hundreds of photographs
of rare, seldom seen medals, decorations and orders, as well as those awards commonly encountered, with their intricate details
captured in spectacular color. Descriptions and value guide give the advanced collector, and the novice, the opportunity to
indentify and grade their collections. Covered are medals from: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Imperial Russsia, Serbia-Yugoslavia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and the United States. Size: 8.5"x11", over 500
b/w and color photos, 184 pages> Price - $45.00
GERMAN MEDALS AND POLITICAL AWARDS, THE SATELLITE STATES
In this, his second book in the "Collector's
Guide" series for Ian Allan, noted collector and expert, Chris Ailsby examines in depth the great variety of medals and political
awards developed for Germany's closest allies. Providing a history of each medal and award, as well as illustrations showing
both front and reverse, the book is an extremely detailed account. Where appropriate, information is also given on noted recipients
of the major awards, thus helping to make the book an essential reference work for all collectors of Third Reich Militaria.
Size: 5.5"x8.5", 200 b/w illustrations, 160 pages, softcover. (casemate) Price - $22.95
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